What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.

For what were the Bereans commended?
What did the Lord command Abraham to do?
What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
What shows that God imputed sin to Cain?
What kind of worship does the Savior call that which is not according to God's commandments?
What prophecy had Paul upon which to base his statement?
To whom is the gospel the power of God unto salvation?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle